Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week: Everything you need to know

The Lyrid meteor shower has returned, and is expected to peak this week with ideal viewing conditions for the Northern Hemisphere.

NYPD hunts for suspects after chaotic street takeover in Queens

Police are asking for the public's help to identify several suspects after a chaotic, illegal street takeover plagued a neighborhood in Queens this past weekend.

Bus crash in Warren County injures Bronx students

A bus carrying passengers from multiple Bronx schools crashed Sunday morning in Diamond Point, New York, according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office.

FBI offers $25,000 reward for North Texas man linked to 'Greggy’s Cult' child exploitation network

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest of a former North Texas resident wanted for his alleged role in a prolific online network that exploited children.

3 people jump on NYPD car, crack windshield during Queens street takeover

A drag racing gathering in Queens turned chaotic when three people jumped on a police vehicle, damaging the windshield before running away.

Grandfather killed, hit by stray bullet in the Bronx

A 78-year-old man was sitting on a bench in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx when police said he was hit by a stray bullet, and killed.

Ex-NYPD sergeant sentenced in cooler death case granted bail pending appeal: attorney

The former New York City police sergeant sentenced to three to nine years in prison for tossing a picnic cooler full of drinks at a fleeing suspect, who then crashed his motorized scooter and died, has been granted bail pending appeal.

Northern lights may be visible Friday night in parts of New York

Stargazers could be in for a celestial treat Friday night and early Saturday: the northern lights may be visible in nearly 20 states, including NY.

15-year-old boy fatally shot in Queens playground

A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot Thursday evening in Queens, according to the NYPD's Deputy Commissioner of Public Information (DCPI).

Mamdani speaks out on violent arrest caught on camera

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has responded to a viral video showing NYPD detectives using force during what officials now say was a mistaken identity arrest inside a Brooklyn liquor store.

World's longest nonstop flight will land in NYC next year: How long will it be?

No layover needed! Qantas is about to shatter aviation records with the world's longest non-stop flight to connect Sydney directly to New York City.

Jury finds Ticketmaster, Live Nation had concert venue monopoly

A Manhattan federal jury concluded that Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary held an unlawful monopoly in parts of the live entertainment market after a multi-state lawsuit.